Definition

Verb: - To visit a place or person briefly and often without a prior arrangement. It implies a short, informal, and usually unannounced visit.

Usage

This verb is used to describe the action of making a quick, casual visit. It is often used in informal contexts. The structure is typically "pop in (to [a place])" or "pop in (on [a person])".

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "to pop in and out": To visit very briefly and then leave quickly, or to make frequent, short visits.
  • The neighbor's cat pops in and out through the open window.

Variants and Related Words

• Pop-by (verb, informal): A synonym meaning to visit briefly.
  • You should pop-by the new café sometime.
• Drop in (verb, phrasal): A very close synonym with identical meaning and usage.
  • My friends often drop in unannounced.

Synonyms

• Drop by
• Stop by
• Call in (British English)
• Visit briefly

Related Phrasal Verbs

• Pop out: To leave a place briefly.
  • I'm just popping out to the post office. I'll be back in ten minutes.
• Pop over: To visit someone, often implying a short journey.
  • Why don't you pop over to my house this evening?

Related Idioms

• Pop your head in/round: To look into a room or space very briefly.
  • Could you pop your head in the meeting room and see if they're ready?

Verb

1. enter briefly
   • He popped in for two minutes